Chaucer’s book, the Canterbury Tales, there is a story telling contest between all of the pilgrims.
The Man of Law should win the story telling contest that the Host proposed at the beginning of
the Canterbury Tales because of the way he told his tale. His tale was interesting, kept the
audience wanting more, and it also made you think about your own Christian way of life and if
you are living the correct way. But, the three main reasons that this tale is better than the other
tales of Chaucer are these. First, his tale was morally sound. Second, it made the christian way of
life sound a lot more hard but pleasing in the end. Third and finally, it keeps …show more content…
It leaves the reader asking, ‘what happens next?’, or, ‘Is she going to live?’ Because of
the good usage of this cliff-hanger, it keeps the reader entertained. This tale also implements
other literary agents that allow for this tale to keep it’s audience entertained. A different agent
that is used is a sort of foreshadowing. “- you have heard it once; I cannot better the story by
repeating it (114).” The Man of Law uses this element to make sure that his audience is paying
attention. If it had not been obvious earlier, it would not be known what was actually happening
between Constance and King Aella. However, the constant drama also helps the story to keep all
audiences entertained.
In conclusion, The Man of Law’s Tale should win the story telling contest because his
story is morally correct. In other words, it was humane and just made sense. His tale also made
the christian way of life sound a lot more hard but pleasing in the end. Also, he kept his audience
entertained. Through the many quotes that have been shown and the solid proof that the Man of
Law laid out himself, The Man of Law’s tale should win the story telling